Man, talk about a rough start to the season for Warren Brinson. The Green Bay Packers just dropped the news on October 3rd: Brinson, their second-year defensive tackle, is officially on injured reserve with a groin injury he picked up in practice this week. This isn’t just a few days out either; we’re talking a minimum of four weeks on the sidelines. Ouch.
Another Setback for Brinson and the Defensive Line
Seriously, you gotta feel for the guy. Brinson was supposed to be a potential starter this year after training camp, and now he’s gonna miss at least the first seven games of the season without playing a single snap. He already sat out the first three games with a calf injury, remember? So, he was just getting back into it before this new groin issue hit. Coach Matt LaFleur wasn’t holding back on October 2nd, straight up saying this injury was significant and Brinson would be out for a good chunk of time. To make things worse for their defensive line, defensive tackle Anthony Campbell is also declared out for the big October 4th game against Tampa Bay, thanks to an ankle injury. That’s two key D-line guys sidelined or out for the next game. Not ideal, right?
Some Good News, But Still Plenty of Waiting Games
It’s not all bad news on the injury front for Green Bay, though. Linebacker Edgerrin Cooper, who was also dealing with a shoulder issue, has cleared concussion protocol and got removed from the status report. So, he’s expected to be out there against the Buccaneers, which is a big boost. But what about filling Brinson’s spot? The Packers haven’t announced any corresponding 53-man roster moves yet. And after the Buccaneers game, they’ve got a whole list of guys eligible to return from various reserve lists: edge Micah Parsons, nose tackle Jordon Riley, edge Collin Oliver, receiver Savion Williams, and tight end Luke Musgrave. Parsons, Riley, and Musgrave are on the physically unable to perform list, while Oliver and Williams are on injured reserve. Here’s the kicker: none of them have actually been designated to return yet, meaning that 21-day practice window hasn’t even opened. It’s a waiting game for a lot of these guys, and the Packers have been able to open that window for the PUP players since Week 2. They need to start making some moves if they wanna get these guys back on the field.
So, the Packers are heading into their October 4th matchup against the Buccaneers with some serious questions about their D-line depth. With Brinson gone for a while and Campbell out for this game, who steps up? It’s gonna be a real test for their next-man-up mentality, and fans will be glued to updates on those eligible-to-return players. Every game matters right now.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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